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Justin Turner is strictly a DH now as his defense is terrible. I get that Boston played him in the field a little bit last season but the stats are ugly.

Another option would be to upgrade 2nd base. Something like Jorge Polanco for Garrett Mitchell.

For those that are saying Yelich should be the DH, his stats there have not been great. I can not find the article but I thought I remember that he does not like doing it as well. 2021 DH: (wRC+) 22 vs. 108 in LF 2022 DH: (wRC+) 76 vs. 118 in LF 2023: DH (wRC+) 90 vs. 129 in LF

With the Hoskins signing, it appears as though the Brewers will hang onto Burnes and Adames heading into the season. It is my opinion that we need another veteran bat to have a serious lineup heading into the season. Speculation is that Hoskins will be the first baseman for 2024 but we still need a DH as I do not believe Bauers shouldn't be guaranteed a starting spot and Yelich doesn't appear to be wanting to be a full time DH yet. Options Lots of free agents available yet that could fit in this space. (I was shocked when I looked at the list honestly) Some I would consider would be: Santana, Turner, Belt, Soler, Cooper, Cron, Pederson, and Martinez. My number 1 option (assuming we can still spend): Sign Soler to the same contract we just signed Hoskins to. (2 years, 34 million with player option. Not sure of the details on Hoskins yet but I would do 14 million this year and 20 million in 2025) He is projected to sign for 3 years and 45 million so this would be in the same range. I assume this would push our payroll and be our last move of the offseason, so be it. Best case scenario is Soler is awesome and opts out. We offer him the QO and get a pick. Soler take his walks and provides another right handed power bat on the team. The goal is to keep him from playing the field where he is bad. (Would like to consider Turner and JD Martinez but I do not believe they would be interested in us.) My number 2 option (assuming we are mostly tapped out): Sign Garrett Cooper. He isn't a big name but he should reliably give production. If the team likes Bauers, this would be a reasonable soft platoon as Cooper hits left handed pitching quite well. Garrett made 3.9 million last year and I have not seen any estimates for what he should expect as a free agent. I am going to guess he would sign for 1 year and 6 million. There is so much competition that I highly doubt he will get a big payday by any means. My number 3 option (assuming we are tapped out): Sign Josh Donaldson to play 3rd base and have Black be the DH. I was impressed by Donaldson's defense at 3rd and he could be a decent one year option. This would also allow Black to just focus on hitting and would make sure our infield defense would continue to be above average. I would offer Donaldson a 1 year and 3 million dollar contract (put some incentives that could raise this significantly). He might say that isn't worth it but with his clubhouse reputation and age, it might be this or retire. As you can tell, I feel strongly that we need another veteran right handed bat to fill in the lineup. With the current free agents available, the Brewers absolutely need to make sure they get a bat to help lengthen the lineup and avoid relying too much on young players. Assuming we can get Soler, our lineup would be much improved. I also like the strategy of valuing draft picks if we aren't going to trade our upcoming free agents. (not saying you couldn't do that at the deadline if we are out of it) LF Yelich C Contreras DH Soler 1B Hoskins SS Adames RF Frelick 3B Black CF Mitchell 2B Monasterio/Turang/Dunn/Miller I'm sure I will hear it from not having Chourio in the lineup but I am fine with him being in AAA for a bit and then called up after some success.

It will be interesting to see the terms of this contract. I am doubting it will be an even 17 and 17.

If this doesn't work out, I am blaming you ;)

Turner would be a better fit but I won't believe he is interested until he actually signs. Belt is kinda intruging but 2022 is very concerning.

He isn't a good defender and is coming off an injury. I have no issue with him concentrating on hitting.

Great, now sign Santana (or Cooper I guess?)

JL would be my hire and that has nothing to do with his Wisconsin roots.

Anything under $20 is reasonable imo.

There are a few cheap EV options right now but the role out has been slower than what I had hoped. The issue is lithium costs exploded but now they have come back down.

Why would hybrids be better for the environment?

The only limitation is charging stations and they are adding 125 per day right now.

Boy that Chicago story/video must have made all of the rounds in the anti EV communities because I have now seen it referenced on 4 different forums! As someone that has actually owned an EV, it is a different experience. You will gain convienance in some areas (charging at home and having a full SOC every morning) and lose some on others (taking roadtrips). My last roadtrip, I rented an ICE vehicle. I still come out WAY ahead overall in terms of $$.

If we are serious about winning? No.

This seems like a big class. Is this more than they normally sign?

All of my friends that rave about Bitcoin also raved about NFTs. Coincidence? (I am sure I will be told how wrong I am and no I am not saying they are the same...)

If teams aren't willing to give much for these guys, let's just trade for Bieber and Cease then.

I would do that trade even without getting any money from Philly. Castellanos would be fine as a DH for a few seasons.

It'll be nice not having to spend money or capital on the WR room unless they find a great value. Jayden Reed is a stud and Watson will be fine if he can get the hammy thing figured out. (I bet he will)

How many of the top 50 were listed as shortstops?

Every team makes moves like this every offseason. Your schtick works in the Houser/Taylor trade but has nothing to do with this move.

If this move makes you complain that the team is cheap, you are either a troll (that needs to get banned on this site) or a jackass.